I could see this being a thing if 2 things are required for it:

1) Off by default - You have to enable / join the chat to see it.

2) Locked by MSQ progression - Make it so you have to finish ARR, but not the patch work, to join the chat.

Novice Network is often used for discussions in no way relating to gameplay or new player help, but politics, NSFW content and the occasional mentor chatter that should be in a Linkshell.
Yes, this is extremely true. I actually hated being a sprout and seeing that this was all NN was doing on Mateus.